"The leaders pledged to continue working together to enhance security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region," the statement said. "Affirming President Trump's South Asia strategy, they reiterated their commitment to supporting Afghanistan's security and stability." On Afghanistan, which was the keystone of the South Asia Strategy announced in August 2017, they reiterated their commitment to back efforts to support the violence-hit nation's security and stability. "The leaders pledged to continue working together to enhance security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region," the statement said. "Affirming President Trump's South Asia strategy, they reiterated their commitment to supporting Afghanistan's security and stability.

Source: Economic Times February 09, 2018 04:41 UTC